The best water tracker apps, honestly compared
Three ways to drink more water: a classic tracker, a playful one with characters, and a one-tap bottle logger. Tap what sounds like you.
What sounds like you? Tap all that apply
The list below re-sorts to put your best fit first.
WaterMinder
Best for: You like stats, challenges and sharing, and it's an established, very well-reviewed tracker.
Waterllama
Best for: You love playful characters, challenges and an Apple Watch app, and it's an award-winning tracker.
DropkinMade by us
Best for: You want logging that takes one tap with the bottle you already carry, and nothing else in the way.
At a glance
| App | Price to start | App Store ratings |
|---|---|---|
| WaterMinder | Free download, optional subscription | 4.7 from about 36,000 ratings |
| Waterllama | Free download, optional Premium | 4.9 from about 165,000 ratings |
| Dropkin (ours) | Free download, optional upgrade | Newer, fewer ratings so far |
Facts from each app's App Store listing, November 2026. Apps marked "made by us" come from Honest Little Apps, the studio behind this page. We list them last on purpose: the picker decides, not us.
Dropkin: Water Reminder is a water tracker built around the bottle you already carry. Log it in one tap, in ounces or liters, watch it fill, and get gentle reminders. No account, no ads, works offline, with an Apple Watch app.
Free on the App StoreQuestions
What is the best water tracker app?
WaterMinder and Waterllama are both highly rated. The best one is the one you will actually open; pick the style that keeps you drinking.
Why are your own apps on this list?
We make them, so we say so on every card. We list them last and let the picker, based on your answers, decide which app fits.
Where did these facts come from?
From each app's App Store listing in November 2026. Prices and features change, so check the listing before you decide.
Updated November 12, 2026.
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